Contracts Manager | Multi-Residential Apartments

Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering on the Gold Coast is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the full commercial lifecycle of multi-residential apartment projects. You will shape strategy, manage subcontracts, and drive commercial outcomes from project inception through final account.

The ideal candidate has tertiary qualifications in construction management or QS, proven Australian experience delivering large towers or apartments, and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in the Australian commercial construction sector.
• Experience delivering commercial towers or apartments with project values exceeding $100 million.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage all stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Procure, package, and negotiate subcontracts through to final account.
• Manage all claims, variations, progress payments, and contract correspondence from both a head contract and subcontract perspectives.
• Oversee monthly budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Build, mentor and lead commercial team members.

Skills

Communication

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting/Forecasting

Education

Construction Management / QS degree

Job description

Contracts Manager | Multi-Residential Apartments

Our client is a highly respected developer-builder specialising in luxury residential, commercial, and boutique projects. Backed by a proven national business and a robust pipeline, this is an exciting opportunity to join a well-capitalised group at the early stages of their Gold Coast expansion.

The roleJoining prior to project commencement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the business while taking complete ownership of the full commercial lifecycle.

Responsibilities include

• Procure, package, and negotiate subcontracts through to final account
• Manage all claims, variations, progress payments, and contract correspondence from both a head contract and subcontract perspectives.
• Oversee monthly budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Build, mentor and lead commercial team members.

Experience Required

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in the Australian commercial construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts and commercial management practices.
• Experience delivering commercial towers or apartments with project values exceeding $100 million.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage all stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Full Australian working rights.

What's on offer

• $200,000 - $280,000 + Superannuation (dependent on experience).
• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects.
• Ability to influence project strategy from the ECI phase.
• Opportunity to build and shape your own team.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.